SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 25, 2012
With Europe beginning to look for alternatives to its exclusive focus on austerity, the German government has developed a six-point plan to foster economic growth in Europe, SPIEGEL has learned. Included in the proposal is the creation of special economic zones in struggling euro-zone countries. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 24, 2012
French President François Hollande managed to set the tone at his first EU summit with his proposal for euro bonds. It was the first such meeting in years that was not dominated by Chancellor Merkel. Hollande wanted to send the message that France will be more assertive in the future. By Carsten Volkery in Brussels more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 23, 2012
New French President François Hollande has been consistent in his demands for measures to stimulate economic growth in the European Union. But so far, Hollande has been vague about exactly what he wants. His moment of truth will arrive on Wednesday night. By Carsten Volkery in London more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 21, 2012
Officially, euro zone governments say they're not talking about a Greek exit from the euro zone. But it's a different story behind closed doors. Finance ministers meeting in Brussels last Monday threatened to evict Greece, SPIEGEL has learned. Meanwhile, Germany denied reports that Chancellor Angela Merkel called for Greece to hold a referendum on the euro. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 21, 2012
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble wants to become the head of the Euro Group, but this prospect is being met with ample skepticism. In Berlin he is seen as too European, while in Brussels he is considered too German. Critics say taking on the second job would cause a conflict of interest. By Andreas Macho, Christian Reiermann and Christoph Schult more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 21, 2012
In a SPIEGEL interview, British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg argues that the European Union has to stand together to fight the crisis. The euro zone needs a clear vision for its future, he argues, otherwise Europe will see a new wave of nationalism and xenophobia. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 16, 2012
Greece is on the verge of economic collapse and yet the country's left wants to jettison austerity measures. Would this leave any alternative other than exiting the euro? SPIEGEL ONLINE invited the leader of Greece's pro-business Drasi party and an anti-austerity Syriza parliamentarian to debate the issues. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 16, 2012
Unable to create a government after nine days of negotiations, Greeks are slated to head back to the polls in June for a second attempt. In Germany, editorialists almost universally share the view that the new election will be a de facto referendum on whether the country should remain in the euro zone. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 16, 2012
In a SPIEGEL interview, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski praises his country's partnership with Germany, explains why Poland would like to eventually join the euro and urges Berlin to act more decisively in its handling of the common currency crisis. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 14, 2012
Despite his anti-austerity rhetoric on the campaign trail and her open support for Nicolas Sarkozy, François Hollande and Angela Merkel are expected to make compromises during their first meeting on Tuesday. In the euro crisis, the pair has no choice but to get along. By Ralf Neukirch and Mathieu von Rohr more...
